We're approaching towards the end of August and you must have been enjoying your summer vacation. Although, have you prepared your skin and hair for the impact of the sun?
Enjoy your summer vacation guilt-free by preparing your skin and hair for sun exposure. Here is our ultimate guide to protecting your skin and hair all summer long!
How does summer affect your skin and hair?
The warmth of summer is comfortable, and it feels like you can stay under the sun for as long as you like. But did you know that heat and humidity can impact your skin and hair health?
The first thing you will notice is dehydration. When this happens, your skin starts producing more sebum, which leads to more breakouts. Similarly, when your hair is dehydrated, it will have a rough texture, dryness, and dullness. It can also accelerate hair shedding and breakage, leading to thinner hair.
Secondly, UV damage. Intense UV rays can damage your skin barrier, leading to a lack of elasticity, dryness, and premature ageing. UV rays can damage your hair, the same way your skin gets sunburned. It can increase breakage, causing hair dryness and scalp sunburn.
Additionally, melanin, the molecule that plays a vital role in pigmentation for hair colour, actually protects against sun damage by absorbing UV rays. However, continual sun exposure can affect the melanin structure, causing hair discolouration.
Lastly, humidity. High humidity in the air can lead to increased sebum production and sweat, which clog the pores, causing breakouts and flare-ups of existing skin conditions. On the other hand, when the humidity is high, your hair can absorb the extra moisture from the air. This causes your hair shafts to swell and cuticles to break, resulting in frizzy hair.
How do you protect your skin and hair during the summer?
1. Drink enough water to avoid dehydration.
Ideally, drink more than 2-3 L daily to keep hydrated. It is crucial for our skin, hair, and overall health. Without realising, you can get a heatstroke. Even though you are not thirsty, your body can be dehydrated. Drink plenty of water constantly.
2. Always apply sunscreen with SPF 50+ and PA++ on your skin and hair.
You should always apply sunscreen to your body parts exposed to the sun, especially your face. Additionally, you can use a sun protection spray for your hair and scalp. Always choose a sunscreen with SPF 50+ and PA++ to protect your skin and hair from UVA and UVB rays.
3. Exfoliate your skin twice a week with our Purifying Mineral Mud Mask.
As the heat and humidity hit, our skin produces more sebums and clogs the pores. Exfoliating your skin twice a week will help regulate sebum production and maintain your skin barrier healthy. That’s when our Purifying Mineral Mud Mask comes in handy. It clears the pores from impurities and congestion and treats symptoms of acne while shielding and strengthening the skin from environmental stress. For best results, apply it on clean skin and leave it for about 15 minutes twice a week.
4. Refine your skin texture by using our Refining Body Scrub twice a week.
We tend to put off body care, however, as we are more exposed to UV rays, we need to take extra care of our bodies. After sun exposure, our skin sweats, dehydrates, and loses its radiance. Rub our Refining Body Scrub twice a week to refine and invigorate your skin. It gently exfoliates and removes dead skin cells while boosting cellular renewal and skin barrier health, making your tan last longer.
5. Use our Glowing Hair Mask as a conditioner to deeply nourish and strengthen your hair.
You may notice an oily scalp and dry, tangled hair during the summer. This is why you need our Glowing Hair Mask to protect your hair. It strengthens fragile hair to reduce breakage while deeply moisturising the hair and scalp, leaving it lustrous with shine. After your shampoo, massage the mask into your scalp and hair and leave it for 5-10 minutes, before rinsing it off.
6. Apply our Defining Body Cream and Nourishing Hand & Foot Cream everyday to lock in moisture.
After the exfoliation, you must hydrate your skin and lock in the moisture. Our Defining Body Cream and Nourishing Hand & Foot Cream instantly absorb into the skin, coating it with a protective veil of moisture, leaving it smooth and silky.
7. After applying your serum or moisturiser, use our T-Bar Face Massager to promote blood circulation and cellular renewal.
Using our T-Bar Face Massager is an extra step to boost cellular turnover and achieve the best results from your skincare regimen. With the intense UV rays, your skin is extra dehydrated and sensitive. Giving your skin a gentle massage will help your skincare products absorb better and stimulate blood circulation.